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STRAY KAT

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named STRAY KAT

STRAY KAT is a 1985 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 1998, most recently in August 2026, along with 40 deficiencies — 4 with no resolution recorded — and 1 operational control.

Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 August 2026.

Built
1985
Last inspected
6 August 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
26
Deficiencies
40 recorded · 4 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
681858
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDJ8830
MISLE id
250632
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368020240
Maury page id
psix-250632

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations20
…administrative events2
…with no type recorded4
…past their stated due date4
Years with a record 12 calendar years (1998–2026)
The 26 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)86.9 ft × 22.1 ft × 10.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 94 / net 64
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)86.9 ft × 22.1 ft × 10.2 ft
ITC tonnagegross 157 / net 47
BuilderDENISON MARINE, INC. · DANIA, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1985
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portCHICAGO, IL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 7 April 2026 · expires 30 April 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it94 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
64 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
157 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
94 - Dead Weight, Ton
47 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

Radio station licence

WDJ8830MMSI 368020240 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 January 2018, expires 20 January 2028
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 26

6 August 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8456506
24 May 2026 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Coast Guard Station Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8380072
15 August 2025 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8210742
22 July 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8191297
13 August 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7980222
27 June 2024 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7943377
19 May 2023 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7692568
12 May 2023 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7676338
28 February 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7642797
19 September 2022 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7562254
6 July 2022 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7498219
6 July 2022 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7500986
16 August 2021 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7288101
15 June 2021 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7226123
27 August 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7044480
27 August 2019 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6796049
11 July 2019 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6746010
8 July 2019 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6743217
11 October 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6559174
24 May 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6422092
26 October 2017 Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6297286
18 August 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Coast Guard Station Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6245038
18 August 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6265277
2 June 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Coast Guard Station Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6164000
19 December 2016 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Initial Certification · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6204007
25 March 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 135358

Deficiency record · 40

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 6 August 2026 No resolution recorded
ORANGE SMOKE DISTRESS SIGNAL APPROVED BY 160.037, 6 OF THEM, ARE REQUIRED FOR GREAT LAKES ROUTE. VESSEL NEEDS 6 SMOKE SIGNALS 160.037 OR GET 6 MORE RED FLARES 160.021.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 6 August 2026 No resolution recorded
EACH DISPOSABLE HYDROSTATIC RELEASE UNIT MUST BE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF TWO YEARS AFTER THE DATE ON WHICH THE UNIT IS INSTALLED. VESSEL EPRIB RELEASE IS EXPIRED, REPLACE.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 August 2026 No resolution recorded
THE NUMBER AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ITEMS STOWED INSIDE, AND THIER SIZES, MUST BE MARKED IN CLEARLY LEGIBLE LETTERS AND NUMBERS ON EACH LIFE JACKET CONTAINER. RELABEL STOWAGE AREAS FOR LIFE JACKETS MOVED ON THE FLYING BRIDGE.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 6 August 2026 No resolution recorded
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ON A VESSEL MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED FOR SAFETY UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS. #1 VOID ELECTRIC BOX NEEDS STUFFING TUBE. ON UPPER DECK, STARBOARD SIDE, BY SINK AREA, THERE IS A VELCRO ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEING POWERED BY UNAPPROVED NON-PERMANENT WIRING/CABLE. DETERMINE ORGIN OF POWER SUPPLY AND REPLACE WITH PROPERLY SIZED APPROVED BOAT CABLE. ALSO, PERMANENTLY MOUNT THE OUTLET OR REMOVE CIRCUIT ENTIRELY.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 22 July 2025 Resolved
Vessels Fire Pump seal is leaking. Repair or Replace and prove proper operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2025
Resolved 15 August 2025
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of vessel's fire pump.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 July 2025 Resolved
Ring Buoy Light has incorrect battery. Provide battery of approved type.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 August 2025
Resolved 15 August 2025
Resolution: Witnessed complete replacement of floating waterlight and installation of correct batteries.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 June 2024 Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.050. The ring life buoys on the vessel are not of the approved type. Replace all ring life buoys with buoys meeting 46 CFR 160.050.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 July 2024
Resolved 28 June 2024
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of Coast Guard approved ring life buoys on the vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 June 2024 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must protect persons from electrical hazards. Remove the electrical cord and daisy chained surge traps from the computer system and provide a permanent installation.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2024
Resolved 22 September 2024
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of completion.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 27 June 2024 Resolved
The Master of the vessel shall ensure the 406 MHz EPRIB is tested monthly and the inspection is logged or otherwise documented. Log monthly EPIRB tests as required.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 27 June 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
PORT AND STBD MAIN DECK EMERGENCY SLIDING DOOR EXITS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS PRIOR TO OPERATION WITH PASSENGERS.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 May 2023
Resolution: Port/stbd sliding doors have been adjusted and are operating properly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
PORT AND STBD ENGINE ROOM EXHAUST FANS NEED ROTATING MACHINERY GUARDS.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 June 2023
Resolved 19 May 2023
Resolution: Rotating machinery guards have been installed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
WTD ON VERY AFT OF VESSEL FOR SHIP CREW COMPARTMENT REQUIRES NEW/FULL GASKET TO FULLY CIRCLE WTD.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 June 2023
Resolved 19 May 2023
Resolution: Gasket has been replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 7 July 2022 Resolved
Vessel is restricted to 38 passengers. Vessel must submit required genset specifications to MSC to further evaluate stability concerns. Submit information to MSC. Passenger restriction in affect until MSC decision relayed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 August 2022
Resolved 12 August 2022
Resolution: MSC has reviewed submitted weight change characteristics, current stability letter dated 26MAR2018 remains valid. Passenger count reinstated as per COI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
Starboard genset has been replaced, not in kind, without approval/notification from [name withheld] documentation/evidence of old and new genset specifications, weight for stability concerns.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 July 2022
Resolution: Documention supplied to [name withheld] to MSC for review.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
Provide alarm/shutdown testing for all applicable parameters for new starboard genset
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2022
Resolved 19 September 2022
Resolution: Alarm testing was witnessed by USCG for starboard genset.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
Starboard propulsion enginge start solenoid is sticking and not shutting down engine. Make repairs.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 July 2022
Resolution: Repairs were made. Tested SAT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
Portside main deck salon fire extinguisher bracket has broken straps. Replace or repair brackets.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Bracket has been replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 June 2021 Resolved
Port Generator fuel filter (Racor) is missing the flame impingment bowl, provide and install flame impingment bowl.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 29 June 2021
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: new flame impringment bowl installed
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 27 August 2020 Resolved
EPRIB hydrostatic release is expired, Replace with new.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 September 2020
Resolved 19 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved photo of newly installed hydrostatic release for EPRIB.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 27 August 2020 Resolved
Visual lights for Bilge alarms and pump operation are OOC for VIP/Guest cabins.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 September 2020
Resolved 19 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved a video and photo of the two lights on the panel to prove operation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 August 2020 Resolved
Install life jacket donning placard for both styles of jackets onboard or make all life jackets the same.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 September 2020
Resolved 19 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved photos of new lifejackets to replace the lifejackets that were a different style.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 August 2020 Resolved
Test fire alarm/detector system IAW manufacture procedure, provide tech report on proper operation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 September 2020
Resolved 19 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved a copy of the annual testing report.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 27 August 2020 Resolved
Aspirin in first aid kit expired, Replace with new.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 September 2020
Resolved 24 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved a photo of an aspirin bottle with an acceptable expiration date.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
COI and Stability Letter are not posted. Post all pages for passenger view.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 July 2019
Resolved 11 July 2019
Resolution: Posted on main deck
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
Crew not trained in First Aid care, Masters First Aid training has expired. Provide First Aid training to crew.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 July 2019
Resolved 12 August 2019
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
VHF radio on upper operating station would not broadcast on all channels. Prove proper operation of VHF radio.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 16 August 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
Coast Pilot and Local Notice to Mariners not onboard. Provide onboard current Local Notice to Mariners and Coast Pilot.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 11 July 2019
Resolution: Coast Pilot and LNM onboard
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
Panel VIP DC missing blanks , provide blanks to all open areas
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 11 July 2019
Resolution: Blanks installed
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (food)
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
Stove is missing rails to prevent movement of pots. Install rails
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 16 August 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
Vessel is missing loading marks or draft marks per stability letter, 26 March 2018. Install and resubmit to MSC
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 14 August 2019
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
WTD frame 26 does not have light at operating station and gasket is damaged. Install light at operating station. Renew gasket,& properly label door.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 11 July 2019
Resolution: Light installed and new gasket
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
Fire nozzles are not Coast Guard approved. Provide nozzles that are type approved.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 October 2019
Resolved 15 August 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
Fire pump will not function. Prove proper operation to Coast Guard
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 11 July 2019
Resolution: Firepump replaced it was fractured. Produced 70 psi at pump.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
Fuel Remote shut off valves would not shut off to stops. Prove proper operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 July 2019
Resolved 8 July 2019
Resolution: Valves adjusted, proper operaton proven.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
Vessels Master could not show compliance with the requirements of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) Provide proof of compliance of VGP.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2019
Resolved 27 August 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
vessel had plastic waste recepticles throughout vessel. Remove and provide non combustible recepticles.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 8 July 2019
Resolution: Cans removed prior to completion of inspection.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 18 August 2017 Resolved
Vessel owner/operator not enrolled in a drug and alcohol testing program.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 September 2017
Resolved 11 October 2018
Resolution: Vessel demonstrated compliance with DAPI program when COI was issued.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 18 August 2017 Resolved
COI missing, vessel operating as an illegal small passenger vessel.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 September 2017
Resolved 11 October 2018
Resolution: Vessel received COI.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 18 August 2017 Resolved
Vessel has no stability letter.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 September 2017
Resolved 11 October 2018
Resolution: Vessel received stability letter when COI was issued.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 18 August 2017 Resolved
Vessel operating without a licensed master.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 September 2017
Resolved 11 October 2018
Resolution: Vessel is operated by a credentialed mariner as of COI issuance date.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.